People
Gene LeBell
- Name: Gene LeBell
- Birthday: 1932-10-09
- Also known as: Gene Le Bell
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Popularity: 0.172
Biography:
Ivan Gene LeBell (born October 9, 1932) is an American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler. Nicknamed "the Godfather of Grappling", LeBell is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. LeBell has also worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and has authored 12 books.
In 2000, the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) promoted him to 9th Dan in jujitsu and taihojutsu. On August 7, 2004, the World Martial Arts Masters Association promoted LeBell to 10th Degree and in February 2005, he was promoted to 9th Dan in Traditional Judo by the USJJF.
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| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Biography: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper as Self | 2021-04-25 |
| The Search for Count Dante | 2020-10-08 |
| The Ronda Rousey Story: Through My Father's Eyes | 2019-12-16 |
| Fury of the Fist and the Golden Fleece as The Boss | 2018-05-25 |
| I Am Bruce Lee as Self | 2012-02-09 |
| From Mexico With Love as Referee | 2009-03-15 |
| Redbelt as Old Stuntman | 2008-04-07 |
| Cellular as Driving Instructor (uncredited) | 2004-09-06 |
| Spider-Man 2 as Train Passenger (uncredited) | 2004-06-25 |
| Jackass: The Movie as Self | 2002-10-25 |
| Men in Black II as Subway Passenger (uncredited) | 2002-07-03 |
| Rat Race as Veteran with Gun | 2001-08-17 |
| Man on the Moon as Foxy Jackson Referee | 1999-12-22 |
| Running Red as Mercier's Bodyguard | 1999-03-30 |
| Hard Time as Eddie | 1998-12-12 |
| Rush Hour as Taxi Driver | 1998-09-18 |
| Double Tap as Wallace | 1997-09-05 |
| Batman & Robin as Arkham Asylum Property Room Guard | 1997-06-20 |
| Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal as NYC bouncer | 1996-06-20 |
| Jury Duty as Security Guard (uncredited) | 1995-04-12 |
| 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up as Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited) | 1995-04-07 |
| Ed Wood as Ring Announcer (uncredited) | 1994-09-28 |
| Ring of Steel as MiB Bodyguard | 1994-03-30 |
| M.A.N.T.I.S. as Rioter (uncredited) | 1994-01-24 |
| Bloodfist IV: Die Trying as Burly | 1992-11-18 |
| Rapid Fire as Red Haired Serrano Gunman (uncredited) | 1992-08-21 |
| Eyes of an Angel as Pit Bull Handler | 1991-07-26 |
| Alligator 2: The Mutation as Referee | 1991-07-05 |
| Kickboxer 2: The Road Back as Referee | 1991-01-30 |
| Loose Cannons as Grimmer's Man | 1990-02-09 |
| Dead Heat | 1988-05-06 |
| Death Wish 4: The Crackdown as Cannery Guard | 1987-06-11 |
| Number One with a Bullet as Referee | 1987-02-27 |
| The Golden Child as Drunken Biker (uncredited) | 1986-12-12 |
| Bad Guys as Terrible Turk Mc Gurk | 1986-03-14 |
| Micki + Maude as Wrestling Referee | 1984-12-21 |
| Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid as Hood | 1982-05-21 |
| Heartbeeps as Forklift Driver Robot | 1981-12-18 |
| Smokey Bites the Dust as Turk | 1981-10-01 |
| Going Ape! as Faraday | 1981-04-10 |
| Raging Bull as Ring Announcer (Reeves Fight) | 1980-11-14 |
| The Big Brawl as Stroke (as Gene La Bell) | 1980-08-18 |
| Airplane! as Religious Zealot (uncredited) | 1980-07-02 |
| Goldie and the Boxer as Vinnie | 1979-12-30 |
| The Jerk as Con Man | 1979-12-14 |
| Marciano as Ring Announcer | 1979-10-21 |
| Flesh & Blood as 2nd Fat Guy | 1979-10-14 |
| Every Which Way but Loose as Biker | 1978-12-16 |
| The Bad News Bears Go to Japan as Mean Bones' Manager | 1978-06-30 |
| Almost Summer as Football Coach | 1978-04-21 |
| I Wanna Hold Your Hand as Theatre Cop: Reese | 1978-04-01 |
| The One and Only as Reigning World Wrestling Champion (uncredited) | 1978-02-03 |
| No Way Back | 1976-05-01 |
| Black Samson as Nappa's Gang (as Gene LaBell) | 1974-08-14 |
| Slaughter's Big Rip Off as Leo (uncredited) | 1973-08-31 |
| Cleopatra Jones as Mommy's Henchman (uncredited) | 1973-07-13 |
| Walking Tall as 2nd Bouncer | 1973-02-22 |
| Melinda as Hood | 1972-08-06 |
| Hammer as Referee | 1972-07-04 |
| The Challenge as Karate Instructor | 1970-02-10 |
| Paradise, Hawaiian Style | 1966-04-23 |
| Blue Hawaii as (uncredited) | 1961-11-22 |
